Halloween Planter from Detergent LidI made this planter out of an empty detergent lid. Just paint it and plant. You could use spray paint or I like to use model paint.
I used a sharpie to make the face of the jack-o-lantern.
Happy Halloween!
Fruit PrintingThis article shows you how to make fruit printed tea towels, but there are a lot of different crafts you make using this printing method. This is a simple craft and has such beautiful and elegant results. I was able to finish it within an hour. Most of that time was spent sewing.
Artificial Flower FramingThis craft can be a lot of fun and very complementing to a rooms décor. You can make simple country kitchen designs or something more contemporary and modern.
Kids' Cut and Paste CookbookI will never forget the joy I got when I received my first Betty Crocker Kid's Cookbook when I was a kid. It was wrapped in a pastel pink paper with a big pink bow. It was the only present under the Christmas tree I had not figured out. I spent days reading that cookbook and planning all the big events I would hold.
Fabric-fun Pillows Made from Children's ArtworkChildren should first think of a shape and pencil it onto their fabric. Now, they can fabric paint to make their picture (a car, a train, a person) come alive.
St. Patrick's Day WreathNeed a wreath for St. Patrick's Day? Here's a quick and easy craft to brighten your door.
Making A "Boppy" Style Pillow For BabiesBoppy pillows are so handy for nursing moms or simply for baby to lay on while we Grandmothers rock them to sleep. At the baby stores, they are around $25 but, with the following instructions, you can make your own for half the price.
Patriotic PinThis cute little pin is easy to make and fun to wear in celebration of the holiday. Trace the heart pattern on both the blue craft foam and blue felt. Trace the star pattern on the white craft foam. Cut these three shapes out.
Homemade Barbie Doll HatsThis is a project that requires supervision for the first step. Decorating will keep the little girl's occupied without much help. Preheat the oven at 400 degrees F. Set cups on baking sheet, leaving plenty of room for the shaping.
Sunflower HatsSince everyone's sunflowers are in bloom now, I thought I would share this craft. Take the straw hats any size you want and paint the center or top of hat brown as in picture, let dry.
Fall Themed Shower CurtainI made one for every holiday using seasonal fabric. I hand sew mine but of course you can use a sewing machine. (This is the outside curtain NOT the actual shower curtain.)
Craft: Blarney Stone PinHere is a teenage craft for St. Patrick's Day craft that is quick and easy and does not take a whole lot of time. It could even be adapted to younger kids by using larger stones that could be used as paperweights.
Cat and Mouse PadMouse pad smudged and dirty? Recycle it! The hungry cats on this one are ready and waiting for the mouse to come and play!
Thumbtack OrbCover a Styrofoam ball with silver thumbtacks from the dollar store to make a cool orb!
No Soliciting Door HangerI grew tired of being constantly disturbed by door-to-door salesmen, so I composed this poem and cross stitched it onto a sampler. I hung it on the inside of my outer glass door, and happily, most of the salesman now either bypass my house, or quietly leave literature.
Recycled Flower Pot with Coffee Filter FlowersThis bright, pretty flower pot is easy enough for kids to make and perfect for holding coffee filter flowers. Or, you could plant a real flower in the pot by adding some potting soil and some seeds.
Paper Flower WreathUse circle template to cut a ring from cardstock. Trace big and small flowers onto decorative papers. Cut out. Punch a hole on center, and insert brad. Curl up the edges of each layer with your fingers.
Craft Project: Roman Warrior Shield For KidsThis fun cardboard shield is created to look like a soldier's shield from ancient Rome. It stays on the simple side, to really look authentic.
Craft Project: Berry Basket Gift BasketA great way to recycle plastic berry baskets is to transform them into festive containers for treats. Look for the baskets in a variety of bright colors at supermarkets. Fill with dad's favorite treats for a "sweet" Father's Day gift.
Use Fabric Scraps to Make BedspreadI have been using old scraps of fabric to make the yo yos for this king size bedspread. It was a pastime while traveling and while watching TV in the evening.
Quick Flowers In A BasketThis fun floral craft is perfect for a centerpiece on the table, a small decoration, or a beautiful kid's craft. You just take some floral Styrofoam and arrange some fake flowers in it.
Craft Project: Patriotic Wind ChimesHere is an inexpensive, easy craft for kids to make to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Coffee Can Marble PaintingThis is a craft my 2 year old loves to make. She loves to shake up the marble in the coffee can and then take the lid off to discover her masterpiece. She also likes to watch herself shake the can in the mirror. So cute!
Glue Design Paper FlowersUse rubber cement to create unusual designs on paper flowers for spring. This technique also makes unique designs for note cards and other things.
Storage Box For Pressed FlowersI found this to be a great place to store and organize all my pressed flowers. When I was doing a project I would just pull the whole drawer out, place it on the table and it's all right at my fingertips. On smaller projects I'd just pull the drawers out partially.
Craft: Castle Play AreaMy grandsons pre-school class had a fantasy week. Where they played in a castle, with dragons. This is the castle I designed for the teacher out of a few sheets and markers.
Groovy Picture FramesGroovy frames for your groovy buddies. Cut out felt paper squares of different sizes.
Dad Baseball Cap Note HolderFather's Day is just around the corner. So let the kids create these cute baseball cap note holders for Dad. They would also make cute place card holders for a baseball themed birthday party.
Craft Project: Americana Door DecorThis craft is so simple, not only because of it's design, but because you can customize it any way you want.
Craft Project: Stenciled BackpacksTurn your otherwise boring solid color backpack into a work of art using stencils to add your own touch and design to it. This was my boring rolling back pack that I love to use for traveling but was a darker color of solid blue and not very feminine looking at all.
Craft Project: Fall Candle DisplayFall candle holder made from every day items. First, glue the clay pot upside down onto the dinner plate, then glue the butter bowl bottom side down on to clay pot then glue saucer onto butter bowl.
Craft Project: Recycled Ribbon DispenserTry this idea for a quick, inexpensive way to organize and dispense elastic, ribbon, twine or yarn.
Craft: Origami Pin CushionHere is a very simple pin cushion. Use the lidded box origami fold instructions and make at least one or the other, top or bottom of the box.. Use a felt scrap to fit down into the box, rolled and snuggly tucked in.
Craft Project: Sweet Valentine CardPink heart-shaped with accordion-folded medallion creates a sweet centerpiece for this Valentine card.
Recycled Scrapbook Punch OrganizerToday I used the duraweave bag from the Purina Cat Chow to make a recycled organizer. I love reusing things!
Craft Project: Tissue Paper FlowerThis flower gives a lifelike impression and with thin paper, you can make a very elegant flower. You can arrange them on a flat plate or use as an accent to your project.
Button Up for St. Patrick!If you're looking for some novel craft ideas to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day, why not try making your own polymer clay buttons.
Craft: Rosebuds and Baby Carriage Theme Diaper CakeBaby showers, what fun. This is the diaper cake I made. Rosebuds and baby carriages was the theme. Silk rosebuds used on the diaper cake, decorated wire baby carriage, and wooden letters. Also silk roses placed around the punch bowl. It was a beautiful shower.
Craft Project: Tiling With Foam Craft SheetsUsing easy to cut foam craft sheets, you can make and decorate cans, boxes, lamps, etc.
Recycled Bag From PlacematsThis is a bag made from placemats that I purchased at a garage sale. To begin, decide which placemat will be the front and embroider a design of your choice on the front. Place the 2 place mats wrong sides together and sew them on one long side and 2 short sides.
Refurbished ChestThis is a chest of drawers I painted and stenciled for my sewing room. First I washed the chest well and then I sanded lightly to remove the shine. I then primed the whole chest with a latex primer.
Craft Project: Recycled CD JewelryBeautiful brooches and earrings made from recycled CDs.
Making Grommet CurtainsIf you need new long drapes for your living room and want the trendy curtains with the grommets at the top, this is a very thrifty way of doing it. This photo only shows one of the panels. I bought two drop cloths for $10 each, using one for each panel.
Six Pack Tableware CarrierSurprise your host and hostess with a six pack of their favorite beverage, the surprise will be that you enjoyed their beverage while making them a carrier for tableware and napkins.
Window Picture FrameUpcycle an old wood window into a wonderful outdoor picture frame.
Recycled Paper Bag StationaryEnvelopes made from white paper bags and post cards made from file folders.
Craft Project: Button BouquetKids will have fun combining the buttons and colored chenille stems to make these flowers.
